New← The Complete Adventures of Feluda
The Emperor's Ring
A Holiday in Lucknow Turns Perilous
by Satyajit RayDetective FictionMystery
Badshahi Aangti (বাদশাহী আংটি)
Originally in Bengali1966
Story #212 chapters97 pages1h 45min read
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About This Book
When Feluda joins a family trip to the historic city of Lucknow, a seemingly ordinary holiday quickly takes a mysterious turn. As secrets from the city's royal past come to light, Feluda's sharp intellect is put to the ultimate test. Dive into a world where every corner hides a clue, and danger lurks just beneath the surface.
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Satyajit Ray
1921–1992
Satyajit Ray (1921–1992) was an influential Indian filmmaker, writer, and illustrator, born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal. He was educated at Presidency College and later at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan. Ray began his professional life as a commercial artist before moving into filmmaking, where he achieved international acclaim with films such as 'Pather Panchali.' Alongside his cinematic career, Ray made significant contributions to Bengali literature, particularly in the genre of detective and science fiction. His multifaceted talents extended to illustration, music composition, and magazine editing, making him a towering figure in twentieth-century Indian culture.
Places and Terms in this Book
Lucknow— A historic city in northern India, known for its architecture and culture.
Calcutta— Now Kolkata, a major city in eastern India, referenced as Pyarelal's former residence and compared to Lucknow.
Laxmanjhoola— A suspension bridge and pilgrimage site near Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
Haridwar— A holy city in Uttarakhand, India, famous for its temples and the Ganges river.
Bhoolbhulaia— A maze inside the Burra Imambara in Lucknow, built by the nawabs.
Bareilly— A city in northern India, mentioned as a stop on the train journey.
Vocabulary
sannyasi— A sannyasi is a Hindu ascetic or holy man who has renounced worldly possessions; the plural form is sannyasis.
babu— Babu is a respectful term for a man, often used in northern India for gentlemen or educated men. It is also used as a term of respect in India.
sadhubaba— Sadhu is a Hindu holy man or ascetic, while sadhubaba is a term for a holy man or ascetic in India.
tonga— A horse-drawn carriage commonly used for transport in Indian cities.
Charminar— Charminar is a popular Indian cigarette brand, also referred to in the plural as Charminars.
nawab— Nawab is the title for Muslim rulers or noblemen in India, especially in Lucknow, and is used both as a vocabulary term and as a proper noun.
